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LITURGICAL ANTHEMS
General
Liturgical Anthems
l All My Hope on God Is Founded—Nick
Klemetson. A new tune is paired with a beloved
hymn text in this anthem written for smaller choirs.
Creative writing and text painting give this anthem
musical interest, making it effective for choirs of any
size. Sing this anthem for services with a theme of
trust and guidance.
11349053 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
D Alleluia—Michael John Trotta. Through the single
Lt word "alleluia," this a cappella piece is excellent for
groups looking to explore closer cluster harmonies,
unification of vowels, and musical phrasing.
Moderate vocal ranges and an optional descant put
this sophisticated-sounding piece within reach of
many ensembles. The second half of the piece may
be extracted for use as an introit or benediction to
open or close your service or concert.
11163880 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
N E W F O R 2 0 2 1
E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E
t Amabile Alleluia—Sarah Quartel. This joyful
setting of the Alleluia was written for the 2020
Amabile Festival in London, Ontario, at which Sarah
Quartel was the guest composer/clinician. The
original scoring was of children's choir alongside
SATB voices, but can also be performed by an
SSATB choir.
11315618 SATB w/Children's Choir . . . . . 3.35
N E W F O R 2 0 2 1
E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E
Amazing Grace—Eurydice Osterman. While
largely staying true to the beloved
NEW BRITAIN tune,
this fresh arrangement offers new textures and a
variety of voicing throughout the hymn, culminating
in a triumphant final verse.
11318113 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
And Christ Shall Be Our Peace—arr. K. Lee
Scott. A two-part mixed voices anthem with
keyboard and optional small handbell ensemble. The
text is also useful for any Sunday with the theme
Christ the Good Shepherd. The two-part texture
allows for some singers to ring bells as needed.
11204468 Two-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.30
lL And They Shall Reign—J.C.D. Parker/ed. David
t P. Devenney. Careful editing and research bring
this beautiful, polyphonic choral piece back to the
performance hall. Part of the American Romantic
Choral Series, this will be a great addition to festival
and collegiate choir repertoire.
11342380 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
Lt Ave Generosa—Ola Gjeilo. This setting of
Hildegard of Bingen's Ave Generosa text uses a
hauntingly joyful tonality, paying homage to the
mysterious story of Mary. A beautiful middle section
is surrounded by contrasting modal beginning and
ending sections. The juxtaposition of sustained and
moving moments holds true to the composer's style,
while the harmonic structure and vocal construction
offer very fresh textures. Highly recommended!
10842213 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
10746480 SSAA divisi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
10994173 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
L Ave Maria—Daniel Knaggs. Inspired by Ave Maria
t composed by the Renaissance Spanish composer
Francisco Guerrero, this very interesting work
co-mingles the Renaissance style with modern
harmonic language. It begins with an inversion of
Guerrero's opening motive and uses the specific,
slightly altered Latin text that he set. It is a beautiful
choice for four-part mixed a cappella choirs.
11107453 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20
lt By Grace—David Cherwien. With sustained legato
lines and subtly shifting harmonies, this anthem is
both graceful and intriguing. Based on Ephesians,
this is the perfect text for Reformation Sunday. This
anthem could also be sung for confirmation and
ordination services.
11349072 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Can We Sing the Darkness to Light?—Kyle
Pederson. The text of this work invites the listener
to imagine a world without weapons of war where
the human experience is defined through the lens
of mercy and compassion. The music is peaceful
and very appropriate to the text with little divisi in the
choral parts and a supportive piano accompaniment.
10994208 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
t
Cantate Domino—Pete Deshler. Combining the
traditional Latin text from Psalm 149 with driving
rhythms and rich, contemporary harmonies, this
piece will make a strong opening selection. Set as a
modern motet, the dance-like texture is joyous and
accented, with moving harmonies and overlapping
lines that build to a thrilling conclusion.
11202474 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
Cantate Domino—David von Kampen. This lively
and joyful piece composed in 2/2 by David von
Kampen begins with a beautiful piano introduction.
When the choir joins, a playful dialogue occurs
between the Latin refrain and English verses from
Psalm 98. With a somber middle bridge, the song
finishes triumphantly, declaring "Cantate Domino!"
11204472 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
L Chorister's Prayer—Craig Phillips. The beloved
text of the Choristers' Prayer, "Bless, O Lord, us Thy
servants who minister in Thy temple" is set warmly
by Craig Phillips. The vocal lines may be sung either
by unison treble voices or with the inclusion of an
optional lower second part in a few spots. Lovely.
11167112 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
Choristers' Prayer—Trevor Maloney. A fervent
prayer for every choir member or pastoral musician
who makes music for the church. Suitable for use in
worship, at retreats, and even for small gatherings
and as a meditation at the end of rehearsals, this
heartfelt music will warm all who sing it.
11123994 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
Christ's Blessing—Alfred V. Fedak. This brief but
rich motet asks for Christ's blessing upon everyone.
Appropriate for anytime in Eastertide, ordinations,
installations, and general use. Well written with
good voice leading and reasonable ranges.
11166999 SATB w/
Organ Accompaniment . . . . . . 1.75
Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies—David von
Kampen. Reflect on Christ throughout the entire
church year with this pensive setting by David von
Kampen. With attractive piano and choral writing,
this piece reminds your congregation that Christ is
the only true way and calls upon Him to be near to
all of His people.
11204470 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
Come My Way—David Bednall. George Herbert's
popular poem, The Call, is set to music in this
powerful and evocative organ-accompanied
anthem. Bednall uses subtle dynamic and rhythmic
shifts, opening quietly with treble vocals, then
building the choral texture toward a powerful
climax in the third verse before diminishing to a
contemplative ending.
11198628 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.85
l Come unto Me—Tormod Tvete Vik. This anthem
begins with a warm and inviting a cappella section
for the setting of the text from Matthew, "Come
unto me you who are heavy laden, and I will give
you rest." There are lovely vocal lines and some
easy dissonance that lingers before resolution.
The piano part is minimal at times but provides a
flowing transition to the middle section, "Take my
yoke upon you." The anthem was commissioned
and premiered by Mark Pope and the University
Park United Methodist Church, Dallas, Texas.
11194819 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.60
Day by Day—Thomas Keesecker. This well-
known 13th-century text is the basis for the opening
stanza, followed by a fine new text for stanzas two
and three. Set for unison voices with an optional
second part, it is easily adapted to performance by
treble or mixed voices. The accompaniment, for
organ or piano, adds nice touches of color.
11164591 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
L Dixit Dominus—Antonio Vivaldi/arr. Patrick M.
Liebergen. Joy instantly abounds as the well-
edited keyboard introduction sets the tone for this
impressive yet approachable Baroque selection
for developing choirs. The short Latin text is easy
to manage and will help your choir sound its
best. Beautiful phrasing and conservative ranges
in each voice part make this a surefire festival
opening selection.
11197156 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
11197157 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
Ht Do Not Be Afraid—Philip W.J. Stopford. This
anthem of comfort and assurance is built around
the words "do not be afraid." The repetition of these
words evokes a sense of calm that permeates the
piece. Beautifully crafted.
10514475 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Do You Believe This?—James Biery. "I am the
resurrection and the life." After a short preamble,
the soaring, original melody is sung antiphonally
by the women's and men's voices. The contrasting
middle section features homophonic voices,
followed by a reprise of the opening antiphony,
and a coda reminiscent of the preamble. Easy and
very effective, it can be used at various times in the
liturgical year.
11164426 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
L Dona Nobis Pacem—Franz Joseph Haydn/
arr. Patrick M. Liebergen. Taken from Haydn's
masterwork, this shortened edition has also been
transposed to make it more accessible. The
setting of the compact Latin text explores many of
the conventions of the Classical period, including
energized homophonic choral lines, structured
musical form, and stark dynamic contrasts. The
SAB offers cued note options to make the range
more conservative for younger voices.
11197145 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
11197146 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.05
t Eternal Light—Edward Eicker. An ethereal
a cappella choral piece that will challenge and
gratify any choir who sings it. The eighth-century
text by Alcuin of York is rendered imaginatively and
to good effect. Both choir and congregation will be
inspired by the evocative and refreshing harmonies.
11318125 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
Even When God Is Silent—Robert Farrell.
This choral anthem sets to music the moving
words believed to have been inscribed on a wall
in Germany during the Holocaust. The use of
trumpet adds to the haunting nature of this setting
which is both bold yet crafted with sensitivity.
Some chromatic passages and the wide range of
dynamics will benefit from careful rehearsal.
11318124 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
HL Even When He Is Silent—Kim Andre Arnesen.
t Commissioned by the St. Olaf Festival in
Trondheim, Norway, Even When He Is Silent
masterfully expresses the sentiment of the text -
hope in times of despair. Beautifully melodic, with
rich harmonic texture, this is a stunning work for
better a cappella choirs! "I believe in the sun even
when it is not shining..."
10543959 SSAATTBB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.55
10499591 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
10882573 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.85
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Do Not Be Afraid—Philip W.J. Stopford.
10514475 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God—
Kyle Pederson.
10998324 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.60
When Memory Fades—arr. Eric Nelson.
10735114 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say—
arr. Sondra K. Tucker.
10953375 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
I Sought the Lord—Karen Marrolli.
11164580 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
